Report: Potential top pick Herbert expected to return for senior season

Despite potentially being the first quarterback - and maybe the No. 1 overall player - selected in the 2019 NFL Draft, Oregon standout Justin Herbert is expected to return for his senior season, sources told CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora.

According to La Canfora, "Numerous sources said that there is a very strong sentiment from the Oregon program that Herbert will remain in school for 2019." He added that several NFL scouts would be "very surprised" if the passer turns pro based on their discussions with contacts on Oregon's staff.

The 6-foot-6 Herbert has excelled in 2018. He's thrown for 1,883 yards and 15 touchdowns to five interception while rushing for two more scores. The Ducks are 5-2 on the season.

If Herbert doesn't declare for the draft, Missouri's Drew Lock, West Virginia's Will Grier, and Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins will likely compete to be the top signal-caller of the class.

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